Medical Uses

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Medical Uses

  • X-rays
  • Treatment of cancer
  • Diagnosis of the disease


First used in 1936
  • Ernest and John Lawrence
  • 28-year old leukemia patient
  • Ernest created the cyclotron which John used to treat patient


Effects on us
  • Depends on size of dose, rate, type, part of body exposed, and age and health of patient


Side effects
  • Fatigue
  • Skin problems
  • Site specific problems